Clearview National November 2019 - Issue 216 | Page 38

PROUD SPONSOR OF DOORS & WINDOWS DOORS&WINDOWS NEW GLAZING CASSETTE MUSIC TO HOMEOWNERS’ EARS » » ODL EUROPE HAS JUST launched ZEEL™, a new contemporary glazing cassette. Nathan Barr, Managing Director of ODL Europe, said: “ODL Europe has an impressive track record of listening to customer needs and expectations and developing innovations that deliver on them. The new ZEEL™ glazing cassette is the perfect example of this.” ZEEL™ is a sleek, versatile glazing cassette that blends seamlessly into the door allowing the door glass to take centre stage. Nathan commented: “ZEEL™ features the flush-profile design today’s homeowners love. It’s the next generation of glazing cassettes.” As well as an innovative new design, the ZEEL™ cassette features a number of other industry advances. It is the first glazing cassette to feature ODL’s proprietary PC/ABS blend for increased durability and it comes untreated so it can be stained or painted in any RAL colour to perfectly match the door. It is constructed from FiberMate Plus™, ODL’s recently- developed cassette material that is made with a higher percentage of fibreglass to increase durability and reduce water egress. The new ZEEL™ cassette uses an innovative clip system that eliminates the need for unsightly screws and reduces installation time. This means it is also possible to replace just the glass and frame in the event of damage, rather than the entire door as in the case with other door systems. The ZEEL™ glazing cassette is available now in 7 x 64 size option. Sizes 22 x 36, 8 x 36, 22 x 17 will be available later this year. Designed with glass aperture and door cut out dimensions the ZEEL™ glazing cassette suites perfectly with ODL Europe’s additional glazing cassette range and can be used in conjunction with current established door glass sizes, including the clear and decorative options offered by the company. Nathan concluded: “Today’s homeowners have high expectations. The ZEEL™ cassette gives installers a competitive edge because it offers outstanding aesthetics and durability in one.” www.zeel.odl.com WHALLEY RANGE WINDOW CASE STUDY » » OVER 500 PROFILE 22 OPTIMA Flush Casement Windows were installed in a private housing development in Whalley Range, Manchester. The main contractor for the project was Lane End Group and the contract for the windows and doors in the development was awarded to Profile 22 Approved Contractor Kingfisher Windows, a leading manufacturer and supplier of windows, doors and conservatories. The site was on land formerly owned by the prestigious independent school St Bede’s College and situated near a local conservation area. It meant the development needed to be sympathetic to the character of the local architecture. The Profile 22 Optima Flush Casement Window more than met the demanding requirements of the development. Jonny Reynolds, Technical Director at Kingfisher Windows, said: “The Optima Flush Casement Window offers the perfect solution for developments in areas protected by 38 » N OV 2019 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M conservation orders that need a window that replicates the 19th-century timber window design, whilst offering modern features and benefits.” The windows for the Scholars Walk development were fabricated in grey on white to deliver a striking but architecturally sensitive appearance. Construction on the Scholars Walk development was completed in July 2019. With over 500 windows needing to be installed, all Kingfisher Windows’ experience in working on large scale developments was required. Jonny said: “We believe the best results come from in working in partnership with all the other trades on site and keeping lines of communication open at all times.” The completed project brings much-needed family housing to Manchester. Jonny concluded: “We were delighted to be part of a project building housing for this area and we’re very proud of the high-quality results achieved.” www.profile22.co.uk